Roseau County (trfnews.i234.me) — On April 5, 2025, the Roseau Police Department arrested 47-year-old Christopher M. Trapani on serious charges, including a felony count of Threats of Violence with Reckless Disregard for Risk and a misdemeanor count of Disorderly Conduct.
Incident Overview
According to the Roseau County Jail Inmate List, Trapani was booked on April 5, 2025, by the Roseau Police Department. The charges listed are:
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Felony: Threats of Violence – Reckless Disregard Risk
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Misdemeanor: Disorderly Conduct
As of April 6, 2025, both charges indicate a total bail amount of $0.00, suggesting that Trapani may still be in custody or awaiting a bail hearing.
Understanding the Charges
In Minnesota, a Threats of Violence charge, formerly known as “terroristic threats,” is a serious felony offense. According to Minnesota Statute 609.713, this charge applies when an individual threatens to commit any crime of violence with the intent to terrorize another person or with reckless disregard of causing such terror. Conviction can result in up to five years in prison, a fine of up to $10,000, or both.
The Disorderly Conduct charge is a misdemeanor under Minnesota Statute 609.72. This statute encompasses behaviors such as engaging in brawling or fighting, disturbing lawful assemblies, or engaging in offensive, obscene, or noisy conduct that reasonably tends to arouse alarm, anger, or resentment in others. A conviction can lead to penalties of up to 90 days in jail and/or a fine of up to $1,000.
Did You Know?
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The Roseau County Sheriff’s Office maintains an active warrant listing, providing public access to information about outstanding warrants in the county.
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Minnesota’s legal system offers online access to court records through the Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) portal, allowing individuals to search for case information and monitor the status of legal proceedings.
I’m Chris Harper, and I’m reporting for TRF News.